The Gift Of Love: A Forbidden Love Story

"Mom, who is she and why is did she call you, mother?" the seven-year-old Lucas asked in confusion as he peered at his mother.Grace Luther, broke out of her daze, hearing her son's question. She strokes his head before patting him on the back. "Go to your room, Lucas. I have something to discuss with her." The little boy gazed at the both of them before turning around to walk to his room.After that, she turns to Adeline and beckons her, "follow me."  Adeline followed closely behind her as they entered a room that looks like an office. "Sit." she gestures to the couch while taking a sit by the desk. "So, tell me. Why are you here? Is your father here with you?" Grace stared hard at her while attacking with questions.  For the first time, since the burial of her Papa, her eyes glisten with tears at the mention of him. she blinked hard to stop the tears from falling. "He is dead."&n

******Later that night***** Through windows, the villa welcomed the passage of the night, the dining room was alive with the vibrant hues of the chandeliers. The room was spirited with laughter as she walked down the staircase. The dining room carried a happy vibe interwoven with the aroma of the meal together. Adeline did not know why, for some reason, she always comes last to the dining. When she got to her seat, she saw him. Her eyes widened swiftly in the realization, She was already suspicious, and now seeing him seated on the table, made her confirm that wild guess. He must be Mr. Williams Luther. Mr. Luther who was talking with the man turned to introduce Adeline to the new person in the room. "Oh, Adeline there you are. Meet my younger brother, Williams. Wils, This is Grace's niece." During the introduction, She could feel his gaze on her body as he sat there with an indifferent expression. "Hello, Mr. Williams. Nice to meet you." She proclaimed to which he just nods at h

"Where have you been?" The elegant Lady interrogated as she kept the magazine on the stool beside her. It was almost 5'o clock in the afternoon, When Adeline got back. Adeline steps came to a halt, as she turned to meet a pair of angry eyes. "Moth-"Grace Luther raised her brows sternly cutting her off before she finished the word. Realising her mistake, she faked a cough to cover it up. "Aunty, I went to meet a friend.""Didn't know you'd stay that long or you didn't know to give me a heads up?" She sounded Mad as she glared at Adeline who stood quite still close to the entrance."A friend? That you could not give a call, that you will be coming back late?"Adeline cringed at her tone, as she retorted. "I am sorry, didn't know I'd stay that long." She muttered her voice growing softer towards tohe end. Grace somehow managed to calm down before asking, "Are you seeing someone, Adeline? Do you have a boyfriend?""What? No.."Grace Looked at Adel

Once they reached the top, they entered the store, to which the employees greeted them. Madeleine gave Adeline a smile, before walking ahead with purpose. "You come along, Adeline.""Oh, alright." Adeline sighed and followed behind her.They shopped all afternoon till night and made their way back home before dinner.*******At dinner, the three girls chatted happily, enjoying their meal. Cherry who had decided to spend the night with them. The silence is broken again when they hear the door opening. Everyone paused and turned their heads towards the doorway, staring at the tall figure in awe. He was dressed in a black suit and white collared shirt, his hair was styled neatly and slicked up. His brown eyes were gleaming as he looks around. Then his gaze landed on Madeleine. The dark look in his eyes intensified as he glanced over at Adeline, who sat in between Cherry and Madeleine. "Uncle Williams." Madeleine smiled sweetly and stood up to greet him.Williams smiled widely and pulled